About the Madagascar Fish-Eagle
The Madagascar fish eagle or Madagascar sea-eagle, is a large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. It is endemic to the coastal strip in the northwest of Madagascar. It is about 63 cm (25 in) long and has a pale brown head, dark brown body and white tail. The Madagascar fish eagle has been suffering from a declining population and is threatened by habitat destruction and persecution, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being "critically endangered".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Icthyophaga vociferoides |
| Species Codes | mafeag1, MAFE, MFEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Fish-Eagle belong to?
The Madagascar Fish-Eagle (Icthyophaga vociferoides) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Fish-Eagle?
The Madagascar fish eagle or Madagascar sea-eagle, is a large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. It is endemic to the coastal strip in the northwest of Madagascar. It is about 63 cm (25 in) long and has a pale ...
Where can I report a Madagascar Fish-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Fish-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mafeag1, or on iNaturalist.